Principles of Inheritance and Variation Question 143

143. In the following human pedigree, the filled symbols represent the affected individuals. Identify the type of given pedigree. [2015 RS]

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(a) X-linked recessive

(b) Autosomal recessive

(c) X-linked dominant

(d) Autosomal dominant

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Answer : b

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(b) Autosomal recessive is a type of disorder in which two copies of an abnormal gene must be found for the disease in the affected person.